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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 22 months later than the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the AW120 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AW120 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon AW120

 TG-1 iHS AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AW120 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AW120 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern AW120 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
69
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
48
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $399